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Slow Cooker Keto Ribs

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I turned to my slow cooker to create a Keto Rib recipe that mimicks slow-smoked ribs with a sweet yet spicy crust, that absolutely fall off the bone and are incredibly easy to make - not to mention Keto, Low Carb, Sugar-Free and a THM:S.


Slow Cooker Keto Rib Recipe
{THM:S, Low Carb, Ketogenic, Sugar-Free}

A couple of weeks ago, I saw that our local butcher shop was running a special on St. Louis style ribs, and as a rib fanatic, I just HAD to jump on the sale!

Now, I LOVE smoked ribs, but since we don’t have a smoker, I had to find a way to mimic that slow-smoked flavor in my own kitchen, and I landed on my slow cooker.

After, all it can cook meat low and slow, melding all of the flavors, until it falls off the bone – but still with a nice crust of seasoning on the outside.

It was going to be perfect.

The only other piece of the delicious rib puzzle, then, was the seasoning.

I settled on my perfect rib rub:

  • 2 T Himalayan Salt
  • 1 T Smoked Paprika
  • 1 T Onion Powder
  • 1 T Garlic Powder
  • 1 T Cumin
  • 2 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1-2 T of Granulated Lakanto Sweetner (use depending upon how sweet & spicy you like your ribs)

Of course, it wouldn’t be a complete southern-style rib meal without some Keto Broccoli Salad and Keto Coleslaw!

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Making the ribs, however, is just about the easiest meal you’ll ever make:

Mix the rib rub in a bowl or plastic bag.  Then, line your slow cooker with a slow cooker liner, if desired.

Using about 5 pounds of thawed St. Louis Style Ribs (or however many will fit upright in your slow cooker), rub the rib rub in a thick layer over both sides of the ribs.  You most likely will not use up all of the rib rub.

Place the ribs upright in the slow cooker.  I usually set them up in a circular pattern in the slow cooker to maximize the amount of ribs I can fit into it.

Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 8 hours on low.

When the ribs are cooked, remove gently from the slow cooker and place them on a large cutting board or tray to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!

As far as macros go, my Keto Rib Recipe is about as Keto as it gets:

This Recipe makes 12, 5oz servings:

270 Calories
22g of Fat
0g Carbohydrates
19g Protein

I highly suggest that you pair these ribs with a delicious, Keto-friendly BBQ Sauce, such as Alternasweet’s Sweet & Spicy Barbecue Sauce!

I turned to my slow cooker to create a Keto Rib recipe that mimicks slow-smoked ribs with a sweet yet spicy crust, that absolutely fall off the bone and are incredibly easy to make - not to mention Keto, Low Carb, Sugar-Free and a THM:S.You May Also Like:
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Slow Cooker Keto Ribs
Author: Gretchen
Recipe type: Entree
Prep time:  5 mins
Cook time:  8 hours
Total time:  8 hours 5 mins
Serves: 12 servings
 
Ingredients
  • For The Ribs Rub:
  • 2 T Himalayan Salt
  • 1 T Smoked Paprika
  • 1 T Onion Powder
  • 1 T Garlic Powder
  • 1 T Cumin
  • 2 tsp. Black Pepper
  • 1-2 T of Granulated Lakanto Sweetner (use depending upon how sweet & spicy you like your ribs)
  • 5 pounds St. Louis Style Ribs
Instructions
  1. Mix the rib rub in a bowl or plastic bag.  Then, line your slow cooker with a slow cooker liner, if desired.
  2. Using about 5 pounds of thawed St. Louis Style Ribs (or however many will fit upright in your slow cooker), rub the rib rub in a thick layer over both sides of the ribs.  You most likely will not use up all of the rib rub.
  3. Place the ribs upright in the slow cooker.  I usually set them up in a circular pattern in the slow cooker to maximize the amount of ribs I can fit into it.
  4. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook for 8 hours on low.
  5. When the ribs are cooked, remove gently from the slow cooker and place them on a large cutting board or tray to rest for 5-10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
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Gretchen


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I turned to my slow cooker to create a Keto Rib recipe that mimicks slow-smoked ribs with a sweet yet spicy crust, that absolutely fall off the bone and are incredibly easy to make - not to mention Keto, Low Carb, Sugar-Free and a THM:S.

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Comments

  1. Jocelyn says

    February 17, 2019 at 5:58 pm

    Hi, wondered if you add any liquid in the bottom of you slow cooker, or simply place ribs in a circular pattern around pot?
    Thanks,
    Jocelyn

    Reply
  2. Roxana Lopez says

    March 22, 2019 at 9:44 pm

    I’m curious about the water, too. I thought you had to use at least some liquid in a slow cooker. Thanks for clarifying.

    Reply
    • Brittany says

      June 2, 2019 at 10:31 am

      Hi did anyone come to a conclusion on whether to use water or luquid at the bottom of the slow cooker?

      Reply

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